Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
- Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
- Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
- Takes the patient’s vital signs.
- Identifies patient’s allergies.
- Administers medication.
- Monitors side effects of medication.
- Observes the effectiveness of medications.
- Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient.
- Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
- Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
- Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
- Performs other procedures per protocol.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers on how to maintain optimal health status.
- Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
- Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.
- Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient.
- Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient’s medical record.
- Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
- Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.
- Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
- Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
- Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on the equipment.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters teamwork to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient's/client's needs.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, TN 38002 (Required)
Work Location: In person